Template:Category if exists
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 | Due to a server limit of 500 "expensive parser function" calls (e.g. #ifexist:, PAGESIZE:, and PAGESINCATEGORY:), this template will only work properly if the page using it has not already exceeded the limit. When the limit is exceeded, the page using this template or module is categorised in Category:Pages with too many expensive parser function calls. (further information) |
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This template outputs a category if the category exists. Otherwise, it returns nothing. It is intended for use in templates.
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TemplateData for Category if exists
Outputs a link to a category if it exists; otherwise returns nothing.
| Parameter | Description | Type | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category name | 1 | Category for potential inclusion if it exists. "Category:" prefix is optional.
| Page name | required |
| Sort key | 2 | [[WP:SORTKEY]] of the category.
| Line | optional |